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Mozart Requiem in Vienna

2 December to 5 December

Directed By David Ogden

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Join us to sing Mozart Requiem in Vienna

Every two years since 2012, Runbysingers has offered UK singers the opportunity to take part in a very special anniversary tribute to Mozart.  This year we will return to Vienna to join David Ogden, a full Baroque Orchestra and a quartet of professional soloists to perform this well loved work on the day of Mozart's death.  Please note, this is not a Bring & Sing event - places are strictly limited and the event is always over-subscribed.  

Vienna, for many people the music capital of Europe, is a magical destination during Advent with Christmas markets in full flow and visiting choirs performing in the Town Hall. Vienna is always elegant, sophisticated and cultured - but December sees it at its very best.

There will be ample time to explore the Christmas markets, buy some hand-made decorations, or sample some hot punch and grilled sausages. You will also want to experience the traditional Coffee Houses, visit the Spanish Riding School and the Imperial Palace, explore Vienna's excellent art museums - maybe even take in a concert. Please consider adding  on a day to your visit if you possibly can.

The course will begin with a welcome drink and dinner at 7.00 pm on Wednesday evening - 2 December. Rehearsals will begin at 9.30 am on the Thursday morning.

The concert - with full orchestra and soloists - will take place on the night of 4 December - the night of Mozart's death in 1791.

Who is the course for?

This course is for experienced choral singers of all ages; it is not suitable for beginners or people who are not singing on a regular basis. Participants must be familiar with the work and have sung it recently - ideally within the last two years. You must agree to prepare your part properly before you come. There will be a pre-event rehearsal in London on Sunday 15 November which singers will be strongly encouraged to attend. If it has been a while since you sang the Requiem, you might also want to consider buying one of the excellent ChoraLine rehearsal tapes/CDs available online. These are available for individual parts.

We shall be singing from the Barenreiter edition of the work edited by Sussmayr and singers will need to bring their own copies of the score. You only need the Vocal Score (BA4538) - which is pale blue - not the Organ score. We will all stand for the duration of the concert so, if this is likely to be difficult for you, please contact us in advance to discuss.

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Musical Director

David Ogden is a professional conductor and composer. He conducts Exultate Singers, City of Bristol Choir, choirs at the Royal Mail, Airbus and Sawday's…

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MOZART REQUIEM (Barenreiter)

Accommodation is expensive in Vienna - especially during the Christmas market period. We have chosen to return to the comfortable 4-star Hotel am Konzerthaus where we have stayed many times before. It's friendly, relatively small and within walking distance of our rehearsal room.

This bit is up to you and is not included in the price. Runbys are mostly experienced independent travellers so choose your own carrier, flights and route - and do think about staying an extra day just for sightseeing -we will be happy to arrange this with the hotel for you. Most people fly directly to Vienna but there are also budget flights to Bratislava which is little more than an  hour from Vienna by train.

The cost per person including tuition, the concert, a three course group dinner and three nights in the 4 star Hotel am Konzerthaus with breakfast is £1245 based on two sharing. The single occupancy charge is £160. Non singing partners, sharing a singer's room, pay a reduced rate of £975. This includes full participation in all group activites. We will require a £295.00 deposit per person. 

Holiday insurance

All participants are advised to have appropriate holiday insurance in place and notify RBS of the policy provider. 

Any questions?

If you have any questions at all please contact Nick Couchman ([email protected]) or Emma Ford ([email protected]) or ring us during office hours on 01462 372702. The office is not always occupied so please do leave a message and we will get back to you.